The absolute solitude in which they lived intensified their reciprocal thoughts; yet some might have said that it had the disadvantage of consuming their mutual affections at a fearfully prodigal rate.

他们生活在彻底的孤独中，彼此的思念也因此加深；但也有人会说，这样的生活有个弊端：它以惊人的速度挥霍着两人之间的感情。